Super Saturday will be held Dec. 5, 2015

The Quest High School Academic Competition is the premiere high school academic competition in Kansas.

The competition begins on Super Saturday, which takes place every year on the first Saturday of December. On this day, teams representing Kansas high schools come to the Washburn University campus for the opportunity to test their knowledge of topics ranging from history, music and government, to art, literature, math and physical science.

Identical timed exams are administered to each team

Scores are tabulated and awards are presented to teams in 1A through 6A classifications

The 16 teams earning the highest scores are recognized and receive the opportunity to compete in the televised, single-elimination tournament filmed on later dates at KTWU studios

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What's an Ichabod?

Washburn's mascot, the Ichabod, honors the school's early benefactor, Ichabod Washburn, a 19th century Massachusetts industrialist. The original design of the studious-looking, tuxedo-clad figure was created in 1938 by Bradbury Thompson (ba '34), who became an internationally acclaimed graphic artist. Design wasn't Thompson's only consideration. To the stylized Ichabod the artist attributed the qualities of "...courage and enthusiasm, as shown by his brisk walk. He is democratic and courteous, for he tips his hat as he passes. Sincere in his search for truth and knowledge, he studiously carries a book under his arm..."